Our Latest Articles
Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.
Faster invoice processing with automation
Reduce manual invoice handling, improve approvals, and gain real-time visibility with automated invoice processing software.
What is a purchase order?
Purchase orders help businesses manage spending before money leaves the business by creating a clear record of what is being purchased, who approved it.
Paperless Staff Expenses – 5 Reasons Why
One area we have seen change is business expenses. This can perhaps be one of the first areas to look at when trying to save money
5 Benefits of Being Cloud Based
Businesses are having to adapt to a different style of working, with many needing to be operated remotely.
Netflix During Lockdown
When we aren't making incredible AP software, we are watching Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV and all the other streaming services.
Bouncing Back
Covid-19 has taught us at Zahara many things. First and foremost, we don’t need an office to work at 100% productivity - we learnt this very quickly
Business has changed... Forever
We need to be agile. We should be able to lift up the lids of our laptops and work from anywhere. We don’t want paper invoices from anyone.
Zahara - Working From Home
Working from home for the Zahara team hasn’t been a stretch so far. We are fortunate to use some great software apps that help us work smart
The Perfect Time to go Paperless?
With the recent outbreak of Coronavirus, people are being encouraged to work from home. But, how does this impact the Accounts Payables process?
Automation - The Ultimate Tool for Efficiency?
Technology is changing before our eyes; every day there is news about AI, machine learning or automation. But, what do we want at work?
Does your finance team thrive on stress?
What with the month-end surge in every finance team? Get those figures done, key those invoices. How can you prepare for a stress-free month?
10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Purchasing Platform
In this article, we explain the components of a purchase order system and what a potential buyer should look to consider. Find out more
Customer Story: How BA Holidays reduced the cost of purchasing
Explore a customer story of how BA Holidays transformed their buying process with Zahara's cloud-based purchasing platform.
How to Help Clients Embrace Their Budget
Budgeting certainly has its place in the business world, but not all businesses understand how to make a budget work for their needs.
The Controversy Behind Budgets
Budgeting and cost control can be useful business tools when used properly, but if used arbitrarily, you might be wasting your time
Keeping an Eye on Budgets: Useful Resources
Understand the importance of budgets in business management. Learn how effective budgeting can drive performance and value.
The difference between 'budgeting' and 'budget management' – and why it matters
Who holds the purse strings? How are departments managing their spending? Zahara's budget features help control costs and provide visibility
Half year check up: Actuals v Budget? What Budget?
Learn how to effectively manage your half year budget and adjust financial strategies for growth and profitability.
Accounts Payables an Opportunity for Accounting Teams
Is the manual process slowing you down in your finance team? AP is heavy on effort and short on time. What tools can you use today?
Audit trail & transparency
Do you answer to a higher authority like investors, shareholders or trustees? Add an audit trail of approval behind every purchase with Zahara
How Zahara Simplifies Spend Management
Companies wanting to control costs and gain a visibility of expected spend are using Zahara. We are strong in construction and leisure
Dummy's Guide to Documents
A list of definition's for popular business documents. Includes Invoice, Purchase Order, Purchase Requisition etc... Hope this is Useful!
